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Top 10 Most Affordable Designer Bags

One woman’s affordable designer bags may be another’s yearly shopping budget. Still, there are affordable designer bags to be found without a scary price tag. We take a look at the top 10 most affordable designer bags of 2023 from the top luxury handbag brands.

top 10 most affordable designer bags

In the market for a new handbag but are on a budget? This is our edit of the 10 most affordable designer bags to add to your wishlist - or your virtual basket.

What Are The Top 10 Most Affordable Designer Bags? 

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 1. Givenchy Antigona Bag (Small Sizes)

Starting retail price: $765 for Micro; $1,850 for Mini
Starting resale price: $650 

In 2011, Givenchy introduced its Antigona line, made in Italy and named after the heroine Antigone of Greek mythology. Since then, Antigona has proved extremely popular in large, medium, and small.

The line's smallest bag but attachable to a larger one, this crossbody bag has a removable chain-link strap. It comes in leather, metallic leather, and canvas with a top zipper.

Claim to Fame: The Antigona line counts Jada Pinkett Smith among its celebrity fans

2. Celine Teen Triomphe Panier

Starting retail price: $740
Starting resale price: $650

After starting out as retail goods, Celine luxury handbags now command long waiting lists. This handcrafted edition can be grasped by two leather handles or worn over the shoulder with the leather strap. A standout with its colorful leather trimmings and gold metal hardware.

Claim to fame: Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow, Grammy-winner Rihanna, and Emmy-winner Jennifer Garner

3. Burberry TB Mini Bag

Starting retail price: $2,190
Starting resale price: $850

The Burberry TB monogram was introduced by Riccardo Tisci after coming across a similar logo in the brand's archives. The TB monogram pays homage to Burberry's founder: Thomas Burberry.

This logo features as a plaque on the front of TB Mini Bag, and sometimes as an all-over monogram pattern.

Claim to fame: Supermodel Gigi Hadid has been known to go favor the designer label Burberry

4. Dior Saddle Nano Pouch

Starting retail price: $1,750
Starting resale price: $700

Use the detachable chain to carry this addition to Dior’s popular Saddle line:

  • Over your shoulder
  • Across your body
  • By hand
  • Attach it to your belt by its loops

Feminine and fun, this bag boasts an asymmetric flap and signature gold metal 'D' magnetic closure. This small bag can handle your day-to-day essentials with style.

Claim to fame: Paris Hilton has been known to 'saddle up' for a busy day with a Dior Saddle bag

5. Gucci Dionysus Super Mini Bag

Starting retail price: $990
Starting resale price: $650

Topping our list of the top 10 most affordable designer handbags is the Gucci Dionysus Super Mini Bag. This Italian-made canvas or mini leather bag can be attached to a larger bag by its keyring. Carry this affordable bag as a shoulder bag using its chain shoulder strap.

Part of the Dionysus line, so called because the tiger head closure recalls the myth of a Greek god crossing the Tigris river on a tiger’s back. On some models, the tiger head motif sparkles with Swarovski crystals.

Claim to fame: Meghan Markle

6. Saint Laurent Cassandre Clutch

Starting retail price: $845
Starting resale price: $795

Made in Italy, the Saint Laurent Cassandre Clutch comes with a handy removable strap. Keep your things handily separated with two compartments and an inner zippered pocket.

Claim to fame: Gigi Hadid is often seen carrying a Saint Laurent bag

7. Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Speedy 40 Bag

Starting retail price: $2,440
Starting resale price: $650

Movie star Audrey Hepburn’s love of the bag catapulted it into enduring popularity. Sporting the iconic brand motif, the double-handled Louis Vuitton Speedy was originally 'The Express'.

It has textile lining, gold-color hardware, and an inside zippered pocket, as well as the secure LV signature padlock.

Claim to Fame: Audrey Hepburn and Jennifer Love Hewitt

8. Prada Cleo

Starting retail price: $3,250
Starting resale price: $1,450

This feminine bag was already called the new 'it' bag since its debut just about a month ago. Made in brushed leather, the Cleo is rounded on the bottom and sides. It is an up-to-date reworking of the 1990s’ most popular Prada style.

Tote it by its leather handle or carry a larger Cleo close to your body with its adjustable shoulder strap. Your contents stay doubly secure thanks to the magnetic snap closure and reliable structure.

Claim to Fame: Kendall Jenner or Hailey Bieber

9. Chanel Mini Flap

Starting retail price: $4,750
Starting resale price: $1,950

Chanel’s Classic Flap bag but smaller. This may prove the perfect affordable designer bag for an evening’s essentials. This mini eye-catcher boasts various colored fabrics and a mix of glass pearls and sequins. It keeps your hands free as a crossbody bag with its shoulder strap.

Claim to fame: Dakota Fanning

10. Hermès Evelyne Bag

Starting retail price: $3,650
Starting resale price: $2,250

For Hermès, this would fall under affordable. Named after the house's designer’s daughter and debuting in 1992, this crossbody messenger bag is fashioned from softened leather. 

Claim to fame: Jennifer Lopez is a Hermès brand fan, as is Lady Gaga

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